Ohio State football extends offer to younger brother of current Buckeye superstar
Ohio State football extends offer to younger brother of current Buckeye superstar
He's still in school, and in fact will only be a sophomore, but Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith may already be the best pass catcher to ever wear the Scarlet and Gray. That's a bold statement for a guy who has only played one year in college, but the tape doesn't lie when you turn it on. He just polished off the best freshman campaign of any receiver to ever run out of the tunnel on the banks of the Olentangy. He has a rare blend of work ethic, size, hands, speed, and body control that only comes around maybe once in a generation.
But wait. If these sorts of things run in the family because of family genetics, then maybe there's another "generational" receiver on the way. On Tuesday, the Buckeyes offered Smith's younger brother, Angelo Smith because, well -- maybe the fruit doesn't fall far from the Buckeye tree.
Out of the same high school as his brother, Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood, Florida, Smith is still making a name for himself. He's listed as an athlete, but is currently a safety playing in South Florida and has yet to really garner the attention of the major recruiting services. In fact, according to 247Sports, he is ranked as the No. 29 safety and 32nd prospect in the state of Florida as a 3-star recruit.
It's still awfully early to get excited about anyone in the 2027 class, and it's not even clear if the younger Smith even likes it in Columbus and wants to play for the Buckeyes, but we'll continue to stay on top of his recruitment as things progress. Don't be surprised if his rankings start to climb after the OSU offer.
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